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// Book the Carnival of Lost Souls

// The Carnival of Lost Souls is a world-class touring show, complete with; ensemble Cast, Artistic Director, Choreographer, Lighting Designer, Production Crew, Staging, Lighting, Costumes, Props and Insurances, available for local and international Performing Arts Festivals and Theatre Residencies of any duration.

From single performances to long-term residencies, bus & truck tours or based in a permanent installation, the show can be scaled to suit most venues and budgets.

While developed to play in the round and perfectly suited to vintage Spiegeltents of 200+ capacity, it can be easily adapted to play in black-box theatres with 3-sided thrust seating.

Duration is approx. 90min with no interval. Attendees are truly immersed in the action due to the close proximity with the performers, with cabaret tables for VIP guests circling the performance space.

There is no dialogue; rather the story is told through 12 original songs (written and performed live by Australian band ‘Platonic’) and sung by 2 lead actors (Fortune Teller & Clown). The show can be performed entirely to backing tracks or to a full live band.

Technical Requirements

// Venue

// The Production was conceived to play in vintage Spiegeltents, with a central Performance Ring made of interlocking timber floor boards of 6m dia (minimum) with adjoining rear stage area of no less than 4m (wide) x 3m (deep).

A 6m dia raised circular stage (with adjoining rear rectangular stage) both of up to 0.6m (high) is also suitable, with 3 x non-slip ramps for access; one at the front and one to each side. Construction must be VERY solid, with NO flexing under load, and a smooth, level non-slip surface.

3 access paths to the performance area are required: 2 from the wings and 1 from the front (through the audience). The walkway in front of the booth seating must be kept clear. Unobstructed access from back-stage to the tent is also required.

A red velveteen backdrop 9m wide x 3m high (provided by the Company) and side-wings are needed. The back-stage area must be fully concealed from audience view.

2 x rigging points, located centrally above the performance area for Aerial Hoop (Lyra) and Silks (Tissu) with either mechanical or manual pulley system for lowering and striking. 5m minimum clear height to floor. 7m or more is preferred.

Technical Requirements

// Audio - without Band

The entire show (including performer backing tracks, audience arrival and exit music) is played via a MacBook Pro running QLab (controlled by the FOH Operator)